Thoughts upon the African slave trade by John Newton
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"Thoughts upon the African Slave Trade" by John Newton is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book serves as a reflective exposition on the African slave trade, focusing on its moral implications and the author's personal experiences in the trade. John Newton, a former slave trader turned minister, provides a firsthand perspective on the atrocities of the slave trade and urges its abolition, advocating for a conscientious approach
to human dignity and morality. In the text, Newton chronicles his journey from participation in the slave trade to becoming an opponent of it, sharing accounts of the conditions faced by the enslaved people and the moral degradation experienced by those who engaged in the trade. He reflects on his own complicity and the broader societal acceptance of slavery, emphasizing that the trade causes immense suffering not only to the enslaved individuals but also to the European sailors and traders involved. Newton’s narrative is both a personal confession and a call to action, highlighting the urgent need for societal change and the importance of treating all individuals with respect and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Newton, John, 1725-1807 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 2012656459 |
| Title | Thoughts upon the African slave trade |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: J. Buckland,1792. |
| Credits | Archibald Ogden-Smith, Barry Abrahamsen, The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races |
| Subject | Slavery -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Slave trade -- Africa, West -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68056 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 543 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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